Amazon sale: The best early Christmas deals on tools, smart home tech and more
The Amazon Sale has some eye-catching Christmas deals for home improvers — save now on power tools and energy-efficient appliances
Black Friday 2022 may have ended but the Amazon sale has already thrown up some early Christmas deals for home improvers to snap up.
From deals on cordless drills, oil-filled radiators, the best stove fans and more, there's plenty of savings to be had now on products from big brands.
Whether you're looking at cheap appliances or energy-monitoring products to improve your home's energy efficiency, or stock up on DIY items for your next home improvement project, there's a deal here for everyone.
We've curated your shopping list below.
Quick links to Amazon's best early Christmas deals
- The best early Christmas deals — save on stove fans, cheap oil-filled radiatiors and more
- Home and kitchen deals — cheap appliances, kitchenware and vacuums
- TV and home cinema deals — save £££s on smart TVs, speakers and home cinema projectors
- DIY products and tools — cheap products from great brands like Bosch, Flymo and Dremmel
- Smart home products — LIVE deals now on smart speakers, smart plugs and video doorbells
Today's best LIVE early Christmas deals
Ring Video Doorbell Wired by Amazon + Echo Dot (3rd Gen) | £88.98 NOW £66.98 (SAVE 25%)
There's always great deals on smart home tech in the Christmas sales and this is a huge discount on a smart home tech combo that can improve your home's IQ and make your day-to-day life easier.
The Ring Video Doorbell features 1080p HD wired video with two-way audio, so you won't miss any packages ever again. And you can use the Echo Dot to voice control your smart home — once you've connected it with the Ring Video Doorbell it can notify you that someone is at the door.
BLACK+DECKER Workmate Plus | £145.42 NOW £95 (SAVE 35%) at Amazon
In need of a work bench for your next DIY project? This Black+Decker Workmate Plus can also be used as a tool stand, vice or sawhorse.
Its heavyweight steel construction supports up to 250 kg of materials and its one-handed clamp system allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently.
TP-Link Kasa WiFi Power Strip |£34.99 NOW £26.98 (SAVE 23%)
Arguably the best smart plug power strip around, this saving is not to be missed if you're looking to lower your energy usage.
All three outlets can be independently controlled using the Kasa App, Alexa or Google Assistant. It even comes with two USB ports for charging your phone or tablet.
It also has energy monitoring capability, which means you can check on each of your devices using the app and turn off the ones using the most energy, helping you to save money on energy bills.
Echo Show 8 (1st Gen)| £99.99 NOW £54.99 (SAVE 45%)
The Echo Show 8 can also be used as a hub for compatible devices such as energy-efficient smart lights and smart plugs - making them very easy to operate.
Plus, the usual advantages of Alexa voice control mean you can request a song, or check the traffic, sports scores or the weather.
The 8-inch HD screen of the Echo Show 8 is excellent, enhancing the experience of making and receiving video calls, as well as watching Netflix.
TP-Link Tapo Smart Bulb | £12.99 NOW £6.99 (SAVE 46%)
Claiming to use less energy than standard LED bulbs, this Tapo smart bulb works with Amazon Alexa (Echo and Echo Dot) and Google Home/Assistant for full voice control or use the Tapo app to dim the lights in your home — from anywhere in the world.
With these bulbs costing just £6.99, why not stock up and transform your home's lighting?
Today's best deals on smart home tech
There's always good Amazon sale deals on smart home tech which can transform the way your house works for the better.
You'll be able to find deals on the best smart plugs to the best video doorbells and the best home security systems. These are some of the standout deals available now.
eufyCam 2C Wireless Home Security Camera System | £229.99 NOW £139.99 (SAVE 36%)
If you’re looking for a great deal on home security cameras then this one might just be for you.
The eufyCam wireless home security camera system live-streams and records in 1080p HD for clear quality footage. Night vision mode can be viewed in full colour for a clear view. And it’s 180-day battery life means no constant charging and changing of batteries.
You can integrate the system with Amazon Alexa and, stored locally, you can access videos via a secure 256-bit encrypted connection.
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) | £39.99 NOW £16.99 (SAVE 58%)
The Echo Dot is a great example of a device that can smarten up your home, without breaking the bank — and if you want to buy it on its own without an accompanying video doorbell, you can get 58% off now.
Fill your home with music using the voice-activated Echo Dot, which streams music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, TuneIn and others, while offering great functionality to control smart home devices and appliances.
Today's best deals on power tools
In the midst of a DIY or home improvement project and looking to flesh out your tool kit? Here's some great savings to be made on power tools including the best cordless drills, the best angle grinders and the best mitre saws.
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BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-ion Cordless Chainsaw| £232.62 NOW £154 (SAVE 33%)
This lightweight, cordless chainsaw has an ergonomic design that makes it really easy for pruning your garden and other DIY maintenance tasks. And it's now available for a third of the RRP.
It's also a great option for DIY novices, featuring a lock-off safety switch, while it comes with a fade-free battery that will last an estimated 220 cuts on a single charge.
Einhell 4326141 All-Purpose Saw I £63.95 NOW £47.99 (SAVE 25%)
This all-purpose saw from Einhell is a great all-rounder for cutting jobs around the house and garden.
Its rubbed-coated gear housing makes it comfortable to use, and it features a convenient blade change system which means you can quickly and easily switch between blades (it comes with two blades provided).
What's more, the electronic speed control will automatically adjust depending on the material you're using.
Today's best deals on garden essentials
If you're an avid gardener looking to replace or buy new tools to maintain your garden – such as the best strimmer, best hedge trimmer or best leaf blower – then snap up these deals on garden tools.
Best DIY product deals
If you're looking to stock up on your tools arsenal to help with your home improvement or DIY projects, then take a look at some of these deals on the best paint rollers and the best paint brushes.
Harris Seriously Good 9-Inch Paint Roller Set | £7.33 NOW £5.89 (SAVE 20%)
This very popular paint roller set comes with a 9-inch paint roller, tray and two medium pile roller sleeves to provide an even finish when painting with emulsion paint.
The tray is sturdy and durable, and even without the discount this a bargain price for a roller that leaves a professional finish.
Emitever Paint Brush Set-5 Piece | £15.99 NOW £10.39 (SAVE 35%)
Looking for a new set of professional paint brushes? These high quality brushes can provide up to 30% more paint-holding capacity, its manufacturers say, thanks to their sealing technology. And the rope attached to each brush is very useful if you'll be working at heights.
How Often Do Amazon Sales Occur?
Amazon regularly offers short-term Lightning Deals on loads of different products. The biggest discounts, however, can be found on Amazon Prime Day and in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
How Do I Get the Best Amazon Deals?
It pays to be a Prime member when you’re looking for the best Amazon sale bargains — you’ll get exclusive deals and benefit from free next-day (or even same-day delivery) on thousands of products. You’ll also get access to Prime Video and Prime Music services as an added benefit.
Keep an eye on Amazon’s deals page: it’ll highlight Deals of the Day and Lightning Deals, as well as giving you a heads up of upcoming deals.
Download the Amazon app, and you can follow upcoming deals and get notifications on your device when the deal goes live, too.
Amazon also badges the best sellers and its own recommendations (Amazon Choice) which can be useful, as can filtering products by their star rating and reading the reviews.
Jack has worked in journalism for over a decade and was the former News Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating between 2019 until 2023. In his time as News Editor he broke the most relevant and beneficial stories for self builders, extenders and renovators, including the latest news on the construction materials shortage, planning permission and green initiatives. In 2021 he appeared on BBC's The World at One to discuss the government's planning reforms.
He enjoys testing new tools and gadgets, and having bought his first home in 2013, he has renovated every room and recently finished a garden renovation.